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AAA.Happy.Disco1.Fan
 


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Yes..? Sheepdogs you know? There are others besides Border Collies. I am not really sure what you mean?

//Peter


Oh, right - I looked up Kelpies, which I had heard of from my Scots Grandparents, and those giants are modern representations of the mythical beasts, placed at Falkirk.
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... an Australian sheep dog successful at mustering and droving with little or no guidance. It is a medium-sized dog and comes in a variety of colours. The Kelpie has been exported throughout the world and is used to muster livestock, primarily sheep, cattle and goats.
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When lived up in the frozen norf regularly ran mine for local runs in down to -20c with the FBH not working, never had a problem with her not warming up or felt I needed a muff.

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I have my personal wear one from back in the late 1960s



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That is, of course, the REAR elevation.
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 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 S Automatic
1999 Discovery 2 V8 ES Automatic

Earlier
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1996 Discovery 300 Tdi ES Automatic
1975 Series 3 2.25 diesel

Nanocom Evolution for D2 V8, D3 and D4

Working kelpies for working the sheep
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That is, of course, the REAR elevation.

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@Peter are you changing to a vented summer grille? Or just using the closed?

PeterTh wrote:
And in Sweden you are provided with a "winter grill" for your Discovery 4 otherwise you risk getting frozen condensation from the intercooler in the turbo... This winter grill has just the same function as an old radiator curtain. Really interesting in a car that cost £50.000 new in Sweden.

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Yes I change to the normal grill during the warmer months. I change when I change from winter to summer tyres or summer to winter. You are not supposed to use the winter grill above a certain temperature, 14-15 C I think. There is a technical bulletin. I have it somewhere so I will check if I can find it.

//Peter
 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 S Automatic
1999 Discovery 2 V8 ES Automatic

Earlier
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Automatic
1996 Discovery 300 Tdi ES Automatic
1975 Series 3 2.25 diesel

Nanocom Evolution for D2 V8, D3 and D4

Working kelpies for working the sheep
Dog Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep 
 
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN LTB00364 22 FEB 2011
SECTION: 303-00 Loss Of Power In Low Ambient Temperatures
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE: Discovery 4 / LR4 (LA) - 10MY Onwards - 3.0 TDV6 Diesel only Range Rover (LM) - 11MY Onwards - 4.4 TDV8 Diesel only Range Rover Sport (LS) - 10MY Onwards - 3.0 TDV6 Diesel only VIN: AA510178 Onwards VIN: AA212145 Onwards
MARKETS: All Except NAS
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation: A customer may report a concern that the engine fails to start and or lacks power in low ambient temperatures with relatively high humidity that may be accompanied with a 'restricted performance' message displayed in the instrument pack message center. Appendix 2 - Range Rover - 4.4 TDV8 Appendix 3 - Range Rover Sport - 3.0 TDV6
PARTS:
NOTE: Locally source cable ties and high density polyethylene (HDPE) flexible plastic are to be claimed using ZZZ001 code at a maximum cost of £20 or equivalent for materials. Quantity: 1 http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/.../ser.../document/156434 88
NOTE: Fitment of the intercooler blanking pieces is required to reduce cooling system performance in cold ambient air temperatures. With blanking pieces fitted full vehicle capability is maintained up to 15 degrees C ambient air temperature. Above this temperature normal vehicle usage (excluding arduous towing and off road driving) is possible up to 25 degrees C although some degradation of the air conditioning system performance may be experienced. If the vehicle is used outside of these parameters with the blanking pieces left in place, the driver will be warned via the coolant temperature gauge that the engine temperature is above normal and will enter a 'self protection mode' which will restrict vehicle performance until normal system temperatures are resumed. It is therefore recommended that the blanking pieces should be removed where ambient air temperature is regularly in excess of 15 degrees C or where the vehicle requires higher cooling system performance (such as for arduous towing or arduous off road driving). Advise the customer as necessary with reference to the information above and update the vehicle repair history as appropriate.
Action: Should a customer express concern, follow the Service Instruction outlined below.
Cause: Upon removal of the lower intercooler hoses fitted between the secondary or primary turbo charger and intercooler there is evidence of compacted ice and or excessive water in the lower portion of the intercooler. In addition there may be engine related fault codes stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) that require diagnosis and fault code clear, however if there are no signs of ice or water in the intercooler it is likely that the DTC(s) have been generated by an alternative on board diagnostic routine that is not as a result of restricted airflow due to ice formation.
Suggested Customer Concern Code D42.
Appendix 1 - Discovery 4 - 3.0 TDV6 014/8/31 VIN: BA334433 Onwards
WARRANTY: Locally Source High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Flexible Plastic - Approximately 2mm Thickness And 1m² Locally Source Cable Ties Quantity: 2
NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to TOPIx to obtain the latest repair time.
NOTE: DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
DESCRIPTION Install - Defrost Charge Air Cooler & Fit Air Deflectors Discovery 4 - Range Rover Sport Install - Defrost Charge Air Cooler & Fit Air Deflector Range Rover Removal Of Air Deflectors - All Variants Read and Clear DTC's SRO 19.42.89.37 19.42.89.37 05.10.10 12.90.16
TIME 0.5 hours 0.7 hours 0.1 hours 0.2 hours
CONDITION CODE CAUSAL PART 42 LR015603
NOTE: Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply.
Appendix 1 - Discovery 4 - 3.0 TDV6.
1. Allow the vehicle to stand for at least 6 hours at an ambient temperature above 0 Deg C…. etc
 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 S Automatic
1999 Discovery 2 V8 ES Automatic

Earlier
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Automatic
1996 Discovery 300 Tdi ES Automatic
1975 Series 3 2.25 diesel

Nanocom Evolution for D2 V8, D3 and D4

Working kelpies for working the sheep
Dog Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep 
 
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Thanks Pete!

I haven’t had any issues with the temp but will definitely change for this summer. Feels very old school having to change it, but it’s a easy job so I don’t bother.
  
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i took the viscous fan off mine in the winter - means you have less for the engine to turn around, less noise in the morning from the viscous unit and also it heats up quicker - never had a problem when towing or with it heating up even on warmer spring days and towing up to 3tons around town or on longer journeys. The air con however wasn't effective in traffic but didn't neccasarily need it when it was this cold anyway.
  
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Just put a bit of card behind the top grill, on the right side/half

make cut outs so it hangs off the grill mounting clips
  
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